Governor Warner charges Hill in Michigan Senate race
Governor Warner, confined by influenza, alleges Arthur Hill used improper methods to promote his U S Senate candidacy. The Republican caucus adjourned early and will reconvene next week as Hill denies the charges and calls for investigation. Four candidates remain in the race: McMillan, Smith, Hill, and Townsend.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Lansing
Mich
Warner
Farmington
Arthur Hill
Saginaw
United States
Gen. Alger
Hill
Bien
Atood
Fred M. Warner
Gov. Warner
Michigan
Gov
Lme
William C. McMillan
Detroit
William Alden Smith
Grand Rapids
Charles E. Townsend
Jackson
McMillan
Atwood
Bangs and Glazier Return to Face Indictments in Stag Club Case
Councilman Wendell O Bangs and John Glazier, long absent from the city, posted bond and surrendered to answer five indictments linked to the Indiana Stag club probe. Bangs faced gambling and liquor license charges. Glazier faced five counts. Sheriff Clay aims to locate more indicted men. prosecutors defer life-trial dates pending additional arrests.
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Wendell O. Bangs
John Glazier
Indiana
Bangs
James
Barrett
Glazier
L. D. Moody
Clay
Othr
Eliott R. Hooton
Joe Clay
Vinaton
William Beck
Indianapolis
Beck
Local Jottings Include Mistletoe Plans and Rail Talks
Brief items from the city note J H Merrill sending mistletoe from McAllister Ohio for a Claypool hotel meeting of the Central Electric Railway association. W D Huber receives a Boston St Patrick s day speaking invitation. Albert J Kemps, a Spanish speaking Pullman conductor, will serve a Mexican touring party. Union station is criticized as antiquated while state and local politics move. rain swells streets and Gov Hanly reorganizes at the statehouse. Ft Benjamin Harrison workers mud boots amid heavy clay. Francis McMillen, a Springfield violinist, has a confident press agent brother backing him. The investigative committee labors long to finish a state institutions report before session. The city debates a new public building and possible million-dollar milestones. A local capitalist questions Indiana’s millionaire count. Philoxenian lodge plans a $70 000 lodge building on Meridian Street.
Inquests Begun Over Rock Island Wreck Victims
Topeka and Alma opened inquests into the Rock Island wreck near Alta Vista. Conservative counts list 23 dead including four white men one negro porter and two Mexicans. John Lynes operator at Volland is to testify at Alma. Injured deaths necessitated the Topeka inquest.
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Rock Island
Alta Vista
John Lynes
Volland
Alma
Landis Rules Eight Indictments in Standard Oil Case
Judge Kenesaw M Landis overruled demurrers to eight indictments against Standard Oil, allowing trial to proceed, while two indictments were sustained. The decision rejects immunity arguments and sides with the government, aiming to resolve whether rebates were granted for freight and storage charges under the Elkins Act. The case centers on whether Standard Oil received rebates through railways for shipments out of Whiting Indiana.
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Qrreacin Press Association
Chicago
Kenesaw M. Landis
Standard Oil Company
Packers
Humphrey
Landis
Congress
Whitting
Ind
Testimony Hint From Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's Mother
Mrs. Charles J. Holman mother of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw will testify for Harry Thaw in his New York murder trial of Stanford White. In a Jan 3 interview she warned Evelyn and Harry will realize the meaning of her prior statements when her testimony is completed.
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J. Holman
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry Thaw
Stanford Whiite
New York
Holman
Thaw
Evelyn
Harry
Albany battles over Hughes reforms threaten trusts agenda
Washington and Albany buzz as national leaders predict a showdown over Gov. Hughes reforms against railroad and utility interests. President Roosevelt backs the reforms, while Wall Street telegrams pressure lawmakers to defeat them. Hearst supports Hughes, with allied editorials praising the plan amid sullen political anger in the state senate and assembly. A declared vice presidential candidacy emerges from South Bend tied to Democratic ambitions.
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Scrippr-McRae Press
Washington
Jan
Gov. Hughes
New York
Albany
Trusts
Roosevelt
Wall St
Senate
Assembly
4 Hours to Dayton Limited Train Service Debate
Indianapolis to Dayton begins Sunday January 6 with two daily limited trains both directions over the Indianapolis and Cincinnati roads. Travel time about four hours for a 110 mile run. Special new cars promise Pullman level comfort and connections at Dayton to Columbus Zanesville Chillicothe Springfield Bellefontaine and other lines.
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Dayton
Indianapolis & Eastern Railway
Richmond
Indianapolis
Payton
Columbus
Zanesville
Chillicothe
Springfield
Bellefontaine
Onio
Food purity bill to regulate Indiana markets
State chemist Prof H E Barnard says interstate food from other states must meet national purity laws, but pre Jan 1 goods may be sold. A proposed Indiana bill mirrors federal rules with milk standards and slaughter house provisions, enforced by the State Health Board. penalties start at a $10 fine, rising to $25 to $100 and possible imprisonment. Barnard notes warnings often suffice to ensure compliance.
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H. E. Barnard
State Board of Health
State Board
Indiana
State Health Board
Food and Drug Commissioner
Barnard
Rail block system faults linked to deadly wrecks
In Washington a cabinet member recounted a New York meeting with James J. Hill who decried rail safety lapses. Hill warned that two to three trains enter each block daily, creating constant danger on U.S. railroads and making travel increasingly perilous.
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Washington
New York
James J. Hill
Thaw in Angry Mood in Jail Visit
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw visited her husband in his cell and left in tears. He was enraged by rumors that Mrs Harman would testify against him and scolded his wife for not persuading her mother to stay silent. He raged over reports that insanity would be his defense in the murder case.
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New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Thaw
Folk's 1915 reforms urge broad state controls and new laws
Gov Folk's Missouri message to the legislature outlines proposals including banning get rich quick schemes and fake mining companies, requiring annual dividends for life insurers, banning political contributions by insurers, capping official salaries at 50,000, abolishing railroad passes, a two cent rate law, a state primary law, a 1.15 percent tax on corporate capital, prison for anti trust violations, felonies for horse race bets, bucket shop suppression, strict child labor rules, and compulsory education.
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Building and Loan Department
Indiana Assembly Opens Patronage Grab Bag in Indianapolis
Members of both Indiana legislature branches will converge in Indianapolis by Monday for openings of patronage, with Republican house caucus likely Tuesday to name a speaker. Key contests include senate secretary and sergeant at arms, while Miss Mary Elizabeth Taylor pursues postmistress of the house amid influential support.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
House
Hanly
Senate
Col
W. W. Huffman
Anderson
Julian D. Hogate
Danville
Dr. Keys
Vermillion County
A. W. Jacobs
Tipton County
Mary Elizabeth Taylor
Miss Taylor
Cuban excursionists return to Indianapolis after delays
The Havana bound group led by Robert Hall and Edgar Forsyth reached Indianapolis Thursday morning after a 24 hour delay from Havana to Palm Beach. The trip began before Christmas with four days in Havana and included stopover disappointments at Chattanooga and St. Augustine on the way out.
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Indianopolis
Havana
Palm Beach
Fla
Robert Hal
Edgar Forsyth
Harry Alexander
Indianapolis
Cuba
Chattanooga
St. Augustine
Patent on blocks suits over hollow concrete block machine
Ideal Concrete Machine company sues Willis H. McDowell and Eugene McDowell of Auburn Indiana doing business as Hoosier Manufacturing alleging patent infringement of a hollow concrete block making machine. Plaintiffs seek injunction, accounting and profits.
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Ainst
Willis H. McDowell
Eugene McDowell
Auburn, Ind
Hoosier Manufacturing Company
Clerk Appointment Question in Marion County
John McGregoer Jr. was commissioned by County Auditor Cyrus J. Clark rather than by the county commissioners. The board learned they lack authority to appoint a clerk, though a clerk was funded last year. Commissioners Mendenhall and McGaughey deny involvement in the selection, while McGregor says a bill will be filed to grant the board power to appoint and pay a clerk in counties with Marion’s level of business.
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John McGregoer, Jr
John McGregor
John McGaughey
Young McGregor
Marion
Gov McDonald urges payment of state debt and reforms
Denver January 3 Gov McDonalds message to the legislature urges payment of the 60 million debt contracted during labor mining troubles approves convict labor on highways state banking grand jury reform and mining fraud laws.
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Scripps-McRae Press
Ansociation
Denver
Col
McDonald
Cony
Shelter in Kennel By 415 West Market Street Found Woman
A 70 year old woman named Jeasie Roberts was found asleep in a doghouse at the rear of 415 W Market Street Thursday morning by Patrolman Denner. She stated she had slept there all night and was homeless. She is well known to police and described as a reliable specialist with various cured conditions noted in an old listing.
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W. Market St
Jeasie Roberts
Denner
Will Oust Lobbyists From Nebraska House
The Nebraska house adopted a resolution to eject all professional lobbyists for the session. Gov. John H. Mickey was succeeded by George J. T. Sheldon, age 37, the youngest governor in state history.
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Scripps-McHae Press Association
Lincoln
Neb
House of Representatives
House
John H. Mickey
George JT. Sheldon
Sheldon
Doctor of Divinity Bestowed by Pope on Notre Dame Ex President
Very Rev. A Morrissey former president of Notre Dame university received the title of doctor of divinity from Pope Pius in a formal ceremony at Bishop Alerding’s residence in Fort Wayne Indiana. A number of Catholic notables attended the event.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
A. Morrissey
Notre Dame University
Pope Pius
Alerding
Gypsies Send Appeal to President for Protection
Thirty five gypsy families encamped in Memphis have sent an appeal to President Roosevelt requesting an investigation into Reo Slatcho who claims to be king of all wandering tribes in America and is collecting tribute under this claim. They seek protection from Siatcho.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Memphis
Tenn
Roosevelt
Reo Slatcho
America
Siatcho
Congress Reopens As Senate Joins In Wreck Probe Push
Both houses met at noon after a two week recess as the House opened with a resolution urging a probe into the Baltimore and Southern Rock Island railway wrecks. Senators filled the chamber while Foraker debates Brownsville. Spanish War Veterans seek an army canteen restoration. Taft asks $30,000 reimbursement for San Francisco saloonkeepers from quake losses.
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Houses
Congress
House
Taft
San Francisco
Bride Was Bashful at Cottage Dance New Year Nuptial
A New Year event at Cottage Dance club hall drew a crowd to witness a public marriage between Frank Freeman and May Taylor with Justice of the Peace H W Holmes present. The groom delayed, then canceled, amid quarrels with the bride and mother in law. Peace returned after New Year, and a wedding is now set for Sunday January 6.
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Cottage
Frank Freeman
May Taylor
Justice of the Peace
H. W. Holmes
Justice Holmes
Miss Taylor
Mr. Freeman
Grant Clax Teetnician with New Tuk Dental Firm
Grant Clax, a maker of artificial teeth, served fourteen years with the New Tuk Dental Company at 108 N. Delawarest. The National Restaurant, located at 38 and 40 Circle, is noted as patronized by the best epicures, with none better.
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Grant Clax
New Tuk Dental Company
N. Delawarest
County Workhouse debate prompts new facility plan
County officials discuss a new workhouse location to relieve overcrowding. Proposals include building a separate facility for female prisoners and possibly replacing the current workhouse with a single new structure on the same site to cut operating costs. The facility housed 2,511 male prisoners and 21 tailors, 356 machinists, 49 railroad workers, 54 iron workers, 25 boiler makers, and two sailors, costing 35,120 to maintain for the year.
William Morgan Arrested for Cruelty to Animals
William Morgan was arrested by a humane officer for cruelty to animals after driving a horse at Meyer Coal Company. The horse fell and did not rise promptly, indicating mistreatment during the driving.
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William Morgan
Meyer Coal Company
Pry Sr
Fluff Rugs From Brussels Velvet and Axminster Carpets
A fragmented note lists materials including Brussels velvet Wiltow and axminster carpets with references to Ashijia and Biles Native Barbs and a number 255. The text appears as a shorthand catalog fragment or advert item with unclear context.
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Brussels
Velvet
Wiltow
Maxminster
Ashijia
Biles
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